CVE-2019-8181 Use after free in Adobe Acrobat and Reader
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a use-after-free flaw in Adobe Acrobat and Reader, requiring users to apply vendor patches.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8181?
CVE-2019-8181 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc, published on 17 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions , 2019.012.20040 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2017.011.30148 and earlier, 2015.006.30503 and earlier, and 2015.006.30503 and earlier have an use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8181?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8181?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8181 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2019-8181 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8181 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Acrobat Dc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-98qj-g9xw-hx88.